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The DVD was in perfect condition, the sound and picture were awesome. The movie itself was excellent. Jack Nicholson's performance as the leading role was spot-on, as were the other actors. The movie may be a little creepy, and disturbing for some, but I enjoyed it , its a masterpiece!
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This has been buzzing around my ears among my friends and without a doubt; it is one of the best films of all time. Mixing mental health with humor is a tough brand to sell; come to fine out it took several years for this movie to be made. Kirk Douglas had bought the rights hoping to star in it himself, but struggled to find a studio who would produce it; his son Michael eventually did it, but had the foresight to stay off the screen. When you watch it, it's not hard to work out why no-one would touch it - it's subject matter was just too quirky and controversial for Hollywood in the 60s. The film was ideal for representing a burgeoning discontent with society during the post-Vietnam malaise; its audience, like its characters, was feeling enormous dissatisfaction with rules, authority, government and the stupefying way it was treating its people. No wonder that it struck such a chord with cinema-goers. Many liberties that we take for granted are explored within the narrative of the film: communication (in therapy sessions, where the nurse leads the discussion) freedom (during the 'escape') alcohol (during the party) sex (Billy's turn with the hooker McMurphy imports). The reactions of Nurse Ratched and the orderlies symbolize the reactions of authority when we digress from its designated path; the response of the inmates is to return to the routines and drudgery they entail. The analogy with the restrictive nature of society is glaring. Enter Randle McMurphy, no respecter of rules or routines, a man who is riotous but also unselfish. Brilliantly played by Jack Nicholson (a masterly piece of casting) McMurphy challenges the established norms and routines of the hospital in pursuit of fun, which irks and then aggravates Nurse Ratched. The positive impact on the other patients is clear and noticeable; it suggests that there is value in breaking away from social expectations, in being spontaneous, in occasionally pursuing personal pleasure or individual goals beyond those authority grants to you. The conclusion suggests that those in authority will do anything to silence those who challenge the social order, but that freedom *is* ultimately accessible, whether by death (McMurphy) or escape (Chief Bromden). Social analysis aside, the movie is great fun: there are a lot of laughs, a lot of thought-provoking moments, and a few tears. It's certainly one of the finest moments in cinematic history - it came at a time when it was drastically needed by the viewing public, but its content and themes are no less relevant and interesting to us today.Read full review
Jack plays one of his earliest and greatest roles in this thought provoking film. He tries to get off the hook by playinf "crazy" and winds up paying for it by spending time in a mental institution. The ever memorable nurse cratchet who cuts him absolutely no slack, and is non-plused at his boyish pranks. Filmed on location, this is an all time classic must see film, and leaves a lasting impression. Nicholson at his finest, especially when he gives his goulish grins just before mis-behaving. (Makes you think he might not be acting!!)He tries to get his fellow innmates to join his rebellion against the establishment, but he is often caught and punished-including electic shock treatment! Rate this one "two thumbs up" 5 Stars *****
I bought this recently because I loved it when it came out and I just wanted to see if it had aged well. It had. This is one of the best Jack Nicholson movies ever. One of the best movies ever made from a book and staying true to the book.
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The cast was outstanding from the main character to the least character. Jack Nicholson leads the plot with an ease that shows what a tremendous actor he is. His part fit him to a"T". I've made the statement many times, that he plays a crazy man better than a crazy man would. Louise Fletcher is another part of this movie. A woman that you love to hate
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